Tino Piontek grew up in the German Democratic Republic. Through his father, he got to know western rock music at a young age. In 1996 he started producing with the program Cubase and some synthesizers; at the same time he discovered house music on the Dresden nightlife scene.[1] He became active as a DJ himself and in 2012 his first productions appeared. From then on, international DJ performances began and in 2017 his debut album was released on the label Sony Music Entertainment. He celebrated his greatest success so far in August 2020 with the song "Hypnotized", which he recorded for the vocals together with Sophie and the Giants, which peaked at number two on the Italian singles chart, receiving double platinum certification.[2] In the same year he produced the official remixes of Dua Lipa's "Don't Start Now" and Lady Gaga's "Rain on Me".[3] He has his own SiriusXM show on Studio 54 on Fridays called "Purple Disco Tales".[4]
Playbox
Purple Disco Machine Lyrics
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Down to the ground
Down to the ground
Down to the ground
Down to the ground
Doo do doo do, doo do doo do doo
Doo do doo do, doo do doo do doo
Doo do doo do, doo do doo do doo
Doo do doo, doo do doo
Down to the ground
Down to the ground
Down to the ground
Down to the ground (down, down)
Down to the ground
Down to the ground
He′ll shoot you down (shot you down)
Right down to the ground
Doo do doo do, doo do doo do doo (down to the ground)
Doo do doo do, doo do doo do doo (down to the ground)
Doo do doo do, doo do doo do doo (down to the ground)
Doo do doo, doo do doo (down to the ground)
Doo do doo do, doo do doo do doo
Doo do doo do, doo do doo do doo
Doo do doo do, doo do doo do doo
Doo do doo, doo do doo
(Doo do doo, doo do doo)
He'll shoot you down (shoot you down)
Right down to the ground (down, down)
Cold blooded son of a gun
That′s what he is (that's what he is)
He'll shoot you down (shoot you down)
Right down to the ground
Cold blooded son of a gun
That′s what he is (that′s what he is)
He'll shoot you down (down, down)
Right down to the ground (ground, yeah)
Cold blooded son of a gun
That′s what he is (that's what he is)
He′ll shoot you down (shoot you down)
Right down to the ground (down)
Cold blooded son of a gun
That's what he is (oh, yeah)
He′ll shoot you down (down, down)
Right down to the ground (ground, yeah)
Cold blooded son of a gun
That's what he is (yeah)
He'll shoot you down
Right down to the ground
Down to the ground
Down to the ground
Down to the ground
Down to the ground
Down to the ground
Down to the ground
He′ll shoot you down, shoot you down (down to the ground)
Right down to the ground (down, down)
Down to the ground
Down to the ground
Down to the ground
Down to the ground (down, down)
Down to the ground
Down to the ground
He′ll shoot you down, shoot you down (down to the ground)
Right down to the ground (down, down)
Doo do doo do, doo do doo do doo (down to the ground)
Doo do doo do, doo do doo do doo (down to the ground)
Doo do doo do, doo do doo do doo (down to the ground)
Doo do doo, doo do doo
The lyrics to Purple Disco Machine's "Playbox" are repetitive and consist mostly of the phrase "down to the ground" being repeated over and over. This repetition adds to the intensity and urgency of the song, creating a sense of impending danger. The lyrics also mention a "cold-blooded son of a gun" who will "shoot you down," further adding to this sense of danger and violence.
While the lyrics don't provide much context or story, the repetition of the phrase "down to the ground" and the references to being shot down suggest a feeling of powerlessness, as if someone or something is exerting control over the listener. The lyrics can be interpreted as a warning or a call to action to resist this control and stand up for oneself.
Overall, the lyrics to "Playbox" create a sense of urgency, danger, and powerlessness, but also a call to resist and stand strong.
Line by Line Meaning
Down to the ground
The subject of the song is being brought down to the ground.
Doo do doo do, doo do doo do doo
Instrumental break that provides a moment for the listener to reflect on the gravity of being brought down to the ground.
He′ll shoot you down (shot you down)
A threat from the subject towards the listener or any opposition.
Right down to the ground
The subject intends to bring the listener or opposition down to the ground with force.
Cold blooded son of a gun
The subject is calm and calculated when it comes to taking down their enemies, with no remorse or hesitation.
That′s what he is (that's what he is)
Reinforcement of the subject's cold and calculated nature.
Writer(s): Allan Wayne Felder, Norman Harris, Ken Kessie, Tino Schmidt, Morey Goldstein
Contributed by Cole W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ondré Lepuaf
@Ermin M Dear Ermin🙂 ,
I was born in 1991, so I am not familiar with many music titles from the 70s.
Nevertheless, I like this 70s style in modern version very much.
Of course, it may be that there was a similar track in the past, but I can't judge that🤷
I'm a child of the 90's and have listened to techno, trance, house, dance music absorbed with the bottle.🍼😜
Gehab
My gym played this today and I think this might be the first time I’ve actually had to look a song they played up. THIS IS BOPPIN!! AMAZING 👏
John Bowen
@Funk Overflow Puregym massive!
ifeltsleepy
For me it was the Gap dressing room... lit my style UP and I left without buying anything because if it ain't platforms and sequins, I don't want it.
Mihai Nicolae
It seems many gyms are playing it.
Enrique Guzman
I was buying food for my baby when I hear it! Right after I got out we jam to it all the way back home !
boardgames69
Hahaha! I heard it in pure gym weeks ago and been searching for it ever since! Funky little bastard this :)
Jalapeno_biznizz
Every song this man provides that amazing vibe feeling, gotta contain myself walking down the street
Dillon Peterson
When you feel it people, just let it out. The world needs that energy. 🕺
Vitaliy Sorokin
That's what I say Everytime at every song he revealed 👍👍
Claire Remz
Never contain yourself 🤣